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John Hunt was quoted in the article "Trump's 401(k) Change: What Administrators and Employees Need to Know" published by Newsweek on August 16, 2025. The article centers on President Donald Trump’s recent executive order directing the Department of Labor to explore ways for 401(k) plans to include alternative investments like private equity, real estate and cryptocurrency. The change has sparked debate over the potential for stronger returns versus increased risks and fees for retirement savers, focusing attention on what plan participants — and those benefiting from them — need to know before embracing such new investment options.

"Currently, the biggest exposure is to plan fiduciaries, and the liabilities they have in deciding which investments to make available to plan participants," John said.

"For both plan fiduciaries and employees, the most significant questions are understanding the risks and expenses of alternative investments, that is, how financially literate do they need to be before it is prudent for them to invest in these types of investments."